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But.

But what? What's the point of adding a "but" to anything we have to say?

"I'm sorry, but..."

No. Stop right there. You're sorry. That's it. Adding a "but" is just making excuses, which is simply a way of not accepting responsibility. "I'm sorry" is all you need to say.


"I love you, but..."

Again... shut up right now. What's with the "but" here? Nothing good can come after this "but". You know it, I know it, so if you truly feel you need to add something, maybe you shouldn't be saying the first part at all.


"You did great, but..."

Oh man. Leave it alone. Sure, maybe you might have done it a little differently, and maybe your way would have been better, but why point that out?

Apologies and compliments don't need qualifications. They're just fine on their own.

If you sense you're about to add a "but", stop talking.
The other person will surely appreciate it.

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